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Blue two-metre Mini SAS HD cable with metal SFF-8088 plugs at both ends

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Vszerda SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 External Mini SAS HD Hybrid Cable 2m

SKU CH-KKE3-PMJ56

A 2 m external Mini SAS HD cable with SFF-8088 male connectors on both ends, rated for 6 Gbps SAS 2.1 links between RAID cards, JBOD enclosures or legacy server backplanes

  • Rated speed6 Gbit/s
  • Connector detailsSff-8088 to Sff-8088
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Conductor typeMetal
  • Product typeExternal Copper SAS Cable
  • Product colorSFF-8088 to SFF-8088
  • Connect RAID cards and JBOD storage with 26-pin SFF-8088 connectors
  • Achieve 6 Gbps throughput on SAS 2.1 compliant copper links
  • Pull tabs simplify removal in dense rack environments
  • Dustproof zinc-alloy caps protect unused ends from contamination
  • AWG30 twinaxial 8-pair wire minimises skew for SAN and drive-subsystem links

SFF-8088 External Mini SAS HD Cable 2 m

This 26-pin SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 copper cable links a SAS HBA or RAID controller to an external drive enclosure or JBOD backplane. It carries data at up to 6 Gbps and complies with the SAS 2.1 specification. The 2-metre length suits typical rack-to-rack or rack-to-shelf runs.

Suits builders wiring external SAS storage

The male-to-male connectors fit standard SFF-8088 ports on controllers and storage shelves. Pull tabs help release the latch in dense racks, and metal dust caps protect the contacts when unplugged. It will not serve installations that need an internal connector or a different pin count.

6 Gbps SAS 2.1 data rate over SFF-8088

The cable uses AWG30 twinaxial pairs in an 8-pair layout to maintain signal integrity at the rated speed. This single specification decides whether the link matches your controller and drive subsystem.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIpolex
Model nameCAB-8088/8088-P2M-1pc
Product typeExternal Copper SAS Cable
Product colorSFF-8088 to SFF-8088
Performance
Rated speed6 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector detailsSff-8088 to Sff-8088
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Conductor typeMetal

Questions about this item

Will 6 Gbps keep my RAID array from bottlenecking?

The cable is rated for 6 Gbps per lane and complies with SAS 2.1, so each connected drive sees up to 6 Gbps throughput.

What does the SFF-8088 interface limit in practice?

SFF-8088 caps the link at 6 Gbps per lane under SAS 2.1; faster SAS-3 or SAS-4 controllers will negotiate down to this speed.

How much clearance do the 26-pin connectors need to plug in?

Each end uses a 26-pin SFF-8088 male connector with pull-tabs and die-cast zinc housing; allow space for the latch and protective cap.

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